Combination desk and kitchen-cabinet.



0- G. ZERSE.

COMBINATION DESK AND KITCHEN CABINET.

APPLICATION FILED AUG.21, I915.

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Application filed. August 21, 1915. Serial No. 16,684.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, O'r'ro G. ZERSE, a c1tizen of the United States, and residing at Mount Vernon, in the county of Posey and State. of Indiana, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Combination Desks and Kitchen-Cabinets, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a combined desk and culinary cabinetadaptable especially for the use of students or others occupying limited quarters.

The invention has for its objects to provide a comparatively simple, inexpensive article of furniture which combines, in a practical and desirable manner, the several functions of a desk, dining table, culinary stand and'cabinet, and which, under normal conditions, presents an attractive appearance and affords ample and convenient storage space for utensils and other necessary culinary appurtenances. I

Further objects of the invention are to provide a device ofthis character wherein the variousculinary appliances may be eifec tually concealed from view, and, at the same time, be readily accessible for use, and one which, when functioning as a table, offers a seating capacity sufficient for a number of persons. Y

With these and other objects in view the invention comprises the, novel features of construction and combination of parts more fully hereinafter described.

In the accompanying drawings;

Figure 1 is a front elevation of the furniture article embodying the invention and (siholwing the same arranged normally as a Fig. 2 is a top plan view showing a converted arrangement to form a dining table;

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fi 1, the doors being open to expose the cabinet compartments to view;

Fig. 4 is a vertical transverse section taken on the line 4s4= of Fig. 1, and viewed in the direction of the arrow;

Fig. 5 is a similar view taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 1;

Fl 6 is a detail sectional view taken, on. the l1ne 6-6 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail view in section, taken on the line 7-7 of Fig. 2.

Referring to the drawings, it will be seen that the device, which is designed upon the lines of an ordinary flat topped desk, embod es a pair of cabinet sections 1 and 2 eouipped with doors 3 and suitably spaced relat1vely to provide a central space 4, said sections being connected by a main top or top frame 5 and a base 6 mounted on suitable casters 7, while provided at-the upper end of the space 4 is a drawer compartment containing a pair of drawers 8 arranged end to end to open respectively at opposite sides of the desk, as is usual in such furniture.

The cabinet section 1 is, in accordance with this invention. sub-divided by a horizontal partition 9 and a vertical partition 10 into a lower compartment 11 and a pair of upper compartments 12 and 13, of which the compartment 13 receives a removable ice box 14 of suitable form and construction, and having, preferably, a drain cook 15 and a hand pull 16, while thesection 2 is sub-divided by a partition. 17 into a lower compartment 18 and an upper stove compartment 19 adapted to receive a gas or other stove 20, as shown, there being provided in the compartment 18 a shelf or tray 21 andin compartment 11 a similar shelf or tray 22. These trays, which are designed to receive and carry foodstuffs or utensils stored in the respective compartments, are slidably mounted on the base-6 and are adapted to be drawn forward to a position permitting ready access being had to their contents, the tray 21 being made wholly removable from its compartment, while the tray 22 may be only partially withdrawn and is guided in its movements by lateral fore and aft guide rails 23, which cooperate with a stop piece 24: 1]) limit such outward movement of the tray.

The main top 5, which is covered with zinc or other noncorrosive sheet metal 25, is provided with an enlarged opening 26 centered above the stove compartment 19 and with a longitudinal slot 27 eccentrically located at a point adjacent the rear edge,

and to. the left of the medial line of, said I IN in Fig. 2, to serve as a dining table.

7 vertical end cabinet having In practice the culinary. appurtenances, such as foodstufis, utensils and dishes, are normally stored in the several compartments 1112 and 18 and the stove 20 housed in its compartment 19, with the doors 3 closed and the part 28 in position to cover the top 5. The furniture article is now adapted for use as .a desk, in the ordinary manner, and under such conditions the space 4 will, as usual, accommodate the feet and limbs of the person seated at the desk. When the device is to be used for culinary purposes, the cover 28 is swung to the position, as in Fig. 2, thus uncovering the stove 20 for use and exposing a part of the metal covered top 5, for the reception of hot dishes and utensils. As the culinary operations proceed, access may be readily had to utensils and food stuffs, as needed, by opening the doors 3 and drawing the ice box 14 and trays 21 and 22 forward out of their several compartments, as heretofore. explained, and as Will'be readily understood. After preparing the meal it may be served on the-part 28, which, whenarranged .as in Fig. 2, subserves the functions of a dining table and oflers ample seating capacity for comfortably seating a number of persons. In this connection, it is to be observed that, as a result of the peculiar form and arrangement of the pivotal con-. nection 2729, the cover 28 may be brought to a position for its ends to project equidistantly beyond the sides of the top 5, and further that, through the provision of slot 27, the cover 28 may be shifted bodily to the left, thus to properly project beyond and overhang the adjacent end of the top 5 and afford a seating space at the-table at this point.

It is apparent that under this invention thereis produced .a furniture article which, in subserving its various functions, economizes space, and is, therefore, higlllyadaptable for use by those occupying limited quarters, and further that the said article will, under normal conditions, present an attractive, ornamental appearance, while, at the sa-me'time, affording ample storage for, and concealment of, all the necessary culinary appurtenances.

- In attaining these objects, the invention is not necessarily limited to the details of construction herein shown and described, inasmuch as various minor changes maybe made in such details, without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.

- Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

1. An article of furniture, comprising a a main top formed and arranged to normally provide a stove receiving well or compartment opening through said top, a cover constructed and arranged to normally overlie said top for closing said compartment and adapting said article for use as a desk, and means connecting the cover on said top for movement to a position to overhang the sides and one end of said top to form a dining table.

2. An article of furniture combining a desk, kitchen cabinet and dining table and comprising a pair of vertical end cabinet sections arranged to provide a seating space between them, a top connecting said sections, one of said cabinet sections being formed with a vertical, stove receiving well or compartment opening through said top, a cover coextensive with and constructed and arranged to normally overlie said top for closing said compartment and adapting said article for use as a desk, and means connecting the cover on said top for movement to a position to overhang the sides and one end of said. top'to form a dining table.

3. An article of furniture combining a flat top desk and a dining table, comprising a desk body, a unitary and uninterrupted cover mounted thereon to cover the same, and means connecting said cover to said body, constructed and arranged to permit said cover to move to a position crosswise of said body and overhang the same .along a plurality of its sides to provide seating spaces, substantially as described.

4. An article of furniture combining a fiat top desk and a dining table, comprising a desk body, a unitary and uninterrupted cover mounted thereon to cover the same, and means connecting said cover to said. body, constructed and arranged to permit said cover to move to a position crosswise of said body at one end thereof and overhang the same along three sides to provide seating spaces, substantially as described.

5. An article of furniture combining a fiat top desk and a dining table, comprising a desk body, a unitary and uninterrupted cover mounted thereon to cover the same, and a' combined pivotal and sliding connection between said cover and said body intermediate the ends of said cover and adjacent one side of said body, constructed and arranged to permit said cover to be moved to a position to overhang said body along a plurality of its sides and provide seating spaces, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature this 6th day of August, 1915.

OTTO G. ZERSE. 

